It was the views that inspired the setting of this magnificent, sprawling country home — and centuries later they're still at the heart of the appeal of Thorney Hall, as Penny Churchill explains. It was the views that inspired the setting of this magnificent, sprawling country home — and centuries later they're still at the heart of the appeal of Thorney Hall, as Penny Churchill explains ..read more

Ivy House is a beautiful home in a prime spot on the south coast. Penny Churchill takes a look. Ivy House, Emsworth. Ivy House is a beautiful home in a prime spot on the south coast. Penny Churchill takes a look ..read more

It had to happen: Country Life and skateboarding come together at last. It had to happen: Country Life and skateboarding come together at last ..read more

Liz Rowlinson takes a tour of popular East Anglian towns and villages. Beautiful Ely, presided over by its ‘Ship of the Fens’ cathedral, offers value for money for commuters compared with nearby Cambridge. Liz Rowlinson takes a tour of popular East Anglian towns and villages ..read more

Built in Victorian times, renovated for modern living, and with private access to the South West Coast Path, Rockton is an inspiration. Built in Victorian times, renovated for modern living, and with private access to the South West Coast Path, Rockton is an inspiration ..read more

Penny Churchill takes a look at Charles Hill Court, a magnificent home up for sale in a hugely popular spot. Penny Churchill takes a look at Charles Hill Court, a magnificent home up for sale in a hugely popular spot ..read more

Glorious — and genuinely affordable — country homes the length of Britain, all featured in Country Life in recent weeks. This wonderful home near Pencader is just £600k.Glorious — and genuinely affordable — country homes the length of Britain, all featured in Country Life in recent weeks ..read more

Lairg Lodge is a glorious Highland retreat in a spectacular location. Penny Churchill takes a look. Lairg Lodge is surrounded by 184 acres of private grounds. Lairg Lodge is a glorious Highland retreat in a spectacular location. Penny Churchill takes a look ..read more

In a conservation area, with six bedrooms and a castellated balcony, it's easy to see why this house could inspire great things. In a conservation area, with six bedrooms and a castellated balcony, it's easy to see why this house could inspire great things ..read more

Delays in receiving inheritance are making inheritance tax almost impossible to pay, leaving grieving families in limbo, says Agromenes. Delays in receiving inheritance are making inheritance tax almost impossible to pay, leaving grieving families in limbo, says Agromenes ..read more